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Saturday, December 31, 2011
Decorative Screens, Room Dividers & Partitions
About Renée Finberg
I have been in this business since the age of 22.
I love what I do and cannot imagine my life without Design.
Design Challenges are great.
And because of those challenges
I have imported fine antique pieces from Paris,
Designed and Manufactured Furniture,
Created Fantastic Window Treatments,
And solved all kinds of spatial & architectural issues
With my unique style.
If I can't find it, I create it.
My rooms would make excellent movie sets.
I am a visual, tactile and audio sensitive individual.
Creating is what I live for, not math, not spelling, not science.
Just Great Design.
Just imagine how it would be if each of us,
If only for a few hours of everyday,We could be in a space that is our very own.A place that is exactly the way we want it to be
Surrounded by all the things we wanted to see,
The atmosphere we wanted feel, smell and the sound we wanted to listen to.
Private Paradise
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I love the second image..solves a problem for me alright..I NEED a little corner banquette like the one shown...the screen is just beautiful..I favor the more traditional wooden screens with oriental works of art, exotic birds and flora and fauna.. love.. I also like the idea of the screen over a front door...think that would be divine in a well lit, extra wide entryway... Happy New Year!
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ReplyDeletethank you for your comment.
i agree with you on points!!
xx
I love room dividers. They add so much to a room and create beautiful spaces.
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xoxo
I've been in too many "luxury" apartments with a bunch of designer-y stools lined up at a counter that guests can watch--or, worse, help--the host prepare the meal. No thanks. Food, like a good stage illusion, works best when you don't see what's going on backstage: knowing how it's done spoils the fun. Besides, if I can sit on the sofa and see a pot-filler faucet, I'm sorry, it's not a luxury apartment.
ReplyDeleteOne of those cutwork panels from Razortooth might be just the thing to lend a veil of mystery to an over-exposed kitchen, especially when it's a light-toned panel hung in front of a dark, mysterious kitchen--say, one with walls of black glass. What better way to screen the magic from prying eyes, while still allowing the performer/host a full view of his restive audience?
My own favorite screen? The ones in pierced white marble that surround the dining island--and it is an island--in the Graf house in Dallas, a 1958 collaboration between Edward Durell Stone & Robsjohn Gibbings that's one of the high points of Postwar Modern design.
Lovely! What wonderful uses. Not to mention that you can use them to hide ugly clutter, lol! Beautiful AND utilitarian, my favourite combo!
ReplyDeleteHard to pick a favorite...so many pretties! I think you make one heck of a beautiful argument for screens, they are dramatic, elegant and so beautiful...wouldn't mind finding a spot for one in the new house...you gave me some great ideas here!
ReplyDeleteDe tout, de rien
ReplyDeleteugly clutter!!!!!!
i can not begin to tell you how close this is to my tiny heart!!!!
yeak~!!!
you are sooooo right!!!
xxxx 00
This post would have taken ages to put together! Much thought went into it, I can see. For me, the most wonderful screens are the ones where they are cut away, where the light and shadow dance through the patterns. I may need some convincing on a solid variety - but then, as I always say to my own clients: horses for courses. What suits one place can look wrong in another.
ReplyDeleteI truly love that black screen behind the bed - that's my favourite. Have a wonderful New Year Renee - and I look forward to following your thoughts in the fabulous 2012. Virginia xx
I loved the screen behind the bed.
ReplyDeleteThat would work for me I hope. Renee I adore screens and Top made me one, I painted it....big mistake...I had forgotten about it until I saw this because it only lasted two days!!!!!
It didn't matter how careful I was, or the children were or the dogs were it went flying about every 20 minutes...the breakages were huge!!!
Don't ask me how it happened because it was standing in a corner (covering a rather nasty damp patch!) and nobody normally went near it but that screen acted like a magnet to all and sundry!!!
Like the old style ones better than the modern curtaining.
Happy New Year my pet xxx Jules
My mother has one like the second image...hides an abundance of containers...
ReplyDeletelove the last image...just cause!
To a wonderful, helathy and prosperous 2012 Renee!!
linda
ReplyDeletei think if i started with screens....
i would find too many places to utilize the.
and i dont want to be know as
'THE SCREEN LADY'
..that might even be weirder than being known as the CAT LADY
hahahah
jules
ReplyDeletehappy new year!!!
it is going to be great for both of us.
i just know it.
....or our 'acceptance will strengthen.
love you xxx
Hi Renee
ReplyDeleteWell here is aus open plan living is coveted.. though it would be great to have a method of disguise when the occasion calls for it.. I love all the lacework style screens here.. open and airy.. probably influenced by the fact it is hot here at present..
Sorry I am so late to wish you a lovely xmas.. been and gone.. but hope it was wonderful and that the new year brings you much joy, happiness and success.. [only a few hours to go here]
ciao ciao xxx Julie
These are inspiring to start the New Year. I love your blog. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeletejeavon @ Interior Design Pro
DEAR DEAR JULIE
ReplyDeletewhy oh why do we live oceans apart?
i wish you the happiest and healthiest NY possible.
let's hope it's an easier year for all of us that have had our struggles.
love xxx